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FIRE

220093410051 · 12/01/2009 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
29.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0102515

Narrative

Employee was burning with a torch. He was not wearing a welding jacket or apron. He was bent over a job when the oxygen line broke and saturated two layers of clothing and cutting sparks or flame ignited, causing second degree burns on abdomen and neck.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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